Staff Software Engineer

hackajob; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment platform based in the UK is looking for skilled contractors with significant experience in Python and Java to lead and manage the decommissioning of their Rails monolith. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of programming experience, familiarity with AI advancements, and a passion for enhancing developer productivity. Join in transforming flexible work at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Python / Java and MySQL/PostgresSQL.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own areas of Rails monolith decommission.
• Support broader engineering efforts for decommissioning.
• Ensure comprehensive test suite and documentation.

Skills

Python

Java

MySQL

PostgresSQL

Django

Rust

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

hackajob on-demand focuses on matching talented contractors like you with organisations seeking specific skills for their projects. We use our platform to connect you with exciting contract opportunities and discuss projects on behalf of the companies we partner with.

Deliverables

• Own and lead on discrete areas of Rails monolith decommission as we move towards non-Ruby ecosystems, resulting in smooth transition and feature minimisation as you follow best practice engineering
• Identify, drive and support broader engineering efforts that facilitate the effective decommission efforts across multiple teams
• Ensure comprehensive test suite including integration tests and e2e testing with our existing mobile app testing infrastructure
• Documentation for system architecture, API specifications, and deployment procedures
• Performance monitoring and observability tools for system reliability

Skills Required

• 6+ years experience in Python / Java and MySQL / PostgresSQL and familiarity with modern development frameworks.
• Demonstrated polyglot ability and an eager willingness to jump into any code base. In particular, familiarity with Python / Django and Java are strongly desired. Any experience in Rust will also be strongly considered.
• Breaking apart monoliths, utilizing contextually appropriate strategies.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholders and coordinate execution across multiple teams.
• Exceptional ability to solve problems both in code and outside of code.
• Passion for developer productivity and staying up-to-date with AI advancements, including expectations that AI-coding assistants are leveraged on a day-to-day basis to boost productivity and drive results.

This role combines mission-driven work, large-scale technical challenges, and the resources of a global leader . If you’re excited to help transform flexible work at scale, apply, and we'll reach out to you.